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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.41, 4,136.99 and 2,006.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.41, 4,136.99 and 2,006.32 is: 2,765.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.41 : 4,136.99 = 2,006.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.41/4,136.99 = 2,006.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.41x = 4,136.99 × 2,006.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.41x = 8,300,135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300,135.02/3,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.41

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